Plain old coyotes are tough enough on their own, though too smart to eat people. Dan Flores’ new book, Coyote America: A Natural and Supernatural History, imparts the fascinating story of how humans laughably attempted to control Wile E.’s population and habitat. It also illuminates the cultural significance of Canis latrans in the Americas.

Meet Flores and purchase a copy of the book for signing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, at Changing Hands Bookstore, 6428 South McClintock Drive in Tempe. Call 480-730-0205 or visit www.changinghands.com. Julie Peterson

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There’s more to it than that, as evidenced by ASU Art Museum’s “Crafting the Collection” exhibition – which showcases the sophistication of contemporary and conceptual craft through 30 recently donated objects, plus a quilt created by Japanese artist Ai Kijima using a curtain, pillow case, bed sheets, clothes, apron, handkerchief, and tablecloth.

You can see this exhibition (and several more) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, at the ASU Art Museum, 51 East 10th Street in Tempe. Museum admission is always free, and “Crafting the Collection” continues through September 3. Visit asuartmuseum.asu.edu. Lynn Trimble

Flow Yoga Find yourself bent out of sorts come Wednesday? The Newton has just the solution. On July 6, the inviting community event space (located at 300 West Camelback Road and home to repurposed chandeliers and a towering fireplace from its former life as Beefeaters) transforms into a yoga studio. Instructor Evon Hart will lead an all-levels flow class designed to work out those midweek kinks — and realign for the workdays that remain. Registration for the 5:30 p.m. class is $15 and can be completed through www.changinghands.com or by calling 602-274-0067. Becky Bartkowski

Everyday Frida Long before the advent of selfie sticks, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo was consumed with making self-portraits. And now, more than six decades after her death, a worldwide clique of Frida aficionados pause to celebrate her July 6 birthday each year.

During the past year, local Frida fans have seen photographs from the artists’ own collection at the Heard Museum, where dancers performed a Frida-inspired work, and at Bentley Gallery. No shortage to be found, the Valley’s even home to a Latina artist collective called the Phoenix Fridas.

To take part in remembering the influential artist, go to Everyday Frida! at the Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center, 47 East Adams Street. From 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, visitors can celebrate her birthday with visual and performance art, plus reflections on her legacy. Visit www.alacaz.org. Lynn Trimble